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law in Japanese

law in Japanese is 法律, 法, 法則 — law means the system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.

law in Japanese

法律
noun
Pronounced: hōritsu
noun
Pronounced:
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
法律
noun
Pronounced: hōritsu
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
法則
noun
Pronounced: hōsoku
(mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
noun
Pronounced: ritsu
(mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
法則
noun
Pronounced: hōsoku
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
法律
noun
Pronounced: hōritsu
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)

What does "law" mean?

  1. noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
    "Breaking the speed limit is against the law."
  2. noun A specific rule created by a governing authority.
    "Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics."
  3. noun A statement describing a consistent pattern or relationship in nature or science.
    "Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground."

law in a sentence

  • Breaking the speed limit is against the law.
  • She studied law for four years before becoming a solicitor.
  • Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics.
  • Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "law" in Japanese?

"law" in Japanese is 法律, 法, 法則. law means: The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.

How do you pronounce 法律?

"law" in Japanese is 法律, pronounced "hōritsu".

How do you use "law" in a sentence?

Example: "Breaking the speed limit is against the law." In Japanese, "law" is 法律, 法, 法則.

Are there other ways to say "law" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "law": 法律, 法, 法則, 律.

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